However , properties taxes are due like roughly 12k for the two lots. 

One can create his or her own Venture Plan / PPM then take it to a good Securities Attorney to have final touches performed by a licensed professional.

Tax Preparation, Tax Advisory, Accounting.

I have a confession: my only duplex, which I gave owned now for 2 years and recently moved out of from a house hack, has proven to cost me more to maintain/pay taxes/repair/fix etc to the point where my cash flow is close to zero.

Positives are proximity, low property taxes, no income taxes, no weather events, very low maintenance stucco/tile structures, “young” properties (5-20 years old) 

Did you have taxable income that could’ve been reduced utilizing tax strategies?

Plus with no state income tax, cheap insurance, and very low property taxes, I’m probably starting $20k ahead of most people, and that’s a tax free $20k.).

It's a more affordable market and lower property taxes, so you may actually have a chance to cash flow.

Property taxes are also insane.

I finally fired them and my property is SOOOO much better.